News Briefs (Feb. 13, 2013)Old-time jamboree Thursday The American Legion will host the old-time jamboree, country music for all ages, at 6 p.m. Thursday at the American Legion Hall, 215 N. Denver, Russellville. The featured singer will be Bobby Hughes and the Big Sandy Creek Band. The jamboree will be open mic; all singers are welcome to join the jamboree. Admission is $2. Cattleman’s Association meeting set The Pope County Cattleman’s Association regular monthly meeti...

News Briefs (Feb. 12, 2013)Prescription Drug Take-Back at school The Teen Coalition at Atkins High School will sponsor a Prescription Drug Take-Back program from 3–8 p.m. on Feb. 21, during parent-teacher conferences. Abuse of prescription drugs is a rising epidemic in today’s society, and the take-back program will help reduce the growing numbers. Bring your prescription drugs that are no longer being used or are outdated to the high school during this time. A represen...

News Briefs (Feb. 10, 2013)Marine Corps League meeting set The Lake Dardanelle Detachment No. 1310 of the Marine Corps League will meet Monday at 411 North Phoenix in Russellville. For additional information, call (479) 857-9004 or visit the website at MCL1310.com. Cattleman’s Association meeting set The Pope County Cattleman’s Association regular monthly meeting will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Russellville First Assembly of God Church fellowship hall. The meal and pr...

News Briefs (Feb. 8, 2013)Volunteer Auxiliary to host scrub sale Volunteers at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center will host a sale featuring a wide variety of men’s and women’s scrub tops and pants, as well as shoes and accessories. The fundraiser will take place in Saint Mary’s Cafés 2 and 3 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. Call 968-2741 ext. 0 for more information. Scouting for Food pick up coming Saturday Last Saturday, Boy Scouts of America troops and dens of Russell...

News Briefs (Feb. 7, 2013)Ola High School Reunion Plans are being made for the Ola High School Reunion on May 11, 2013, at the Ola Elementary School Cafeteria. The class of 1963 is the host class ( the reunion is for all graduates). If you are a member of that class or know how to reach someone who is please call Linda Birkhead Young at (501) 225-0078 or (501) 993-0078 or Kenny or Carol George at (479) 229-4554 or (479) 858-1685. Core Ensemble to perform at ATU Music a...

News Briefs (Feb. 6, 2013)Two Rivers Senior/Parent Night Two Rivers High School announces that Senior/Parent Night for basketball will be Friday at the Two Rivers High School Gymnasium. The senior high basketball games will begin at 6 p.m. The ceremony for seniors and parents will begin after the first game. The senior basketball players and their parents will be recognized during this final home basketball game of the season. Old-time jamboree Thursday The American Le...

News Briefs (Feb. 5, 2013)Classic Guitar Series at ATU Arkansas Tech University will present a performance by Gohar Vardanyan in the second annual concert of the University Classical Guitar Series on today. Vardanyan will perform at 7 p.m. in the Doc Bryan Student Services Building Lecture Hall. The concert will be free and open to the public. District Commission meeting canceled The regular Russellville Historic District Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday is ca...

News Briefs (Feb. 3, 2013)Valentine’s Dance on Saturday The VFW Rogers Rye 2283 and Ladies Auxiliary will host a Valentine’s dance at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the Post on State Highway 7 North. A king and queen will be chosen. Member and guests are welcome to attend. Baptist Church revival, benefit singing Baker’s Creek Free Will Baptist Church, Baker’s Creek Road and State Highway 7 North, Russellville, will host a revival with Bro. Kevin Haralson, evangelist, beginning ...

Church Briefs (Feb. 1, 2013)First Assembly hosts revival on Sunday Russellville First Assembly, 124 East G St., Russellville, will host a revival beginning Sunday with evangelists Dean and Peggy Caldwell. Sunday services will begin at 8:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday services will begin at 7 p.m. The Caldwells are full time evangelists who travel across the country ministering in gospel music and the message of Jesus Christ. Children’s Church The Center V...

News Briefs (Feb. 1, 2013)Scouting for Food “On my honor, I will do my best… to help other people at all times.” This quote from the Scout Oath will take its full meaning this and next week-end. However, the Boy Scouts of America troops and dens of Russellville cannot do it without you! On Saturday Feb. 2, Scouts will walk many neighborhoods and hang an empty grocery bag on front door handles. Next Saturday morning, Feb. 9, they will collect the bags filled with donate...

News Briefs (Jan. 31, 2013)Garage sale for charity Kamrie Ewing, age 9, will host a garage sale to raise money for the Southern Christian Home orphanage in Morillton, where she has already raised $2,800. Kamrie has also raised $2,000 for an 11-year-old cancer patient. The garage sale will be Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at Nebo 2 Pre-owned Auto Center. If you would like to make donations for the sale, you may drop them off at Ewing Photography in Russellville by noon on...

Sport Briefs (Jan. 30, 2013)Broadcast change for ATU basketball Arkansas Tech University will visit Southern Nazarene University for a pair of Great American Conference basketball games Saturday in Bethany, Okla. The games can be heard on local radio station KCJC 102.3 FM, instead of KWKK 100.9 FM, and online at athletics.atu.edu. Following Saturday, ATU basketball games will return to their regular broadcast home at KWKK 100.9 FM. Polar plunge, 5K for Special Olympics A...

News Briefs (Jan. 30, 2013)Symphony Guild to host fundraiser The “Talk of the Town Tables” fundraiser will once again be hosted by The Russellville Symphony Guild on Feb. 9. This annual event will begin at the Lake Point Conference Center at 6 p.m. with heavy hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and live music, followed by a steak dinner served at 7:30. Proceeds will be used to bring the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra to Russellville for a concert on April 6. Proceeds are also...

News Briefs (Jan. 29, 2013)Special Olympics The Lake Dardanelle State Park will host the Special Olympics Polar Plunge Dash and Splash Fast 5K Saturday. Feb. 9, 2013. The 5K registration will begin at 8 a.m. — race at 9 a.m. with an entry fee of $25. Plunge registration will begin at 10 a.m. — plunge at 11 a.m. with an entry fee of $50. Awards will be given to individuals and teams for best costume and most money raised. For more information you can go online at www.spe...

News Briefs (Jan. 27, 2013)Annual fire dues to be paid Hatley Rural Volunteer Fire Department annual dues are $35. If paid before Feb. 10, they will be $30. Please mail your payment to P.O. Box 805, Dover, AR 72837. RHS After Prom meeting scheduled RHS After Prom 2013 will hold a meeting today at 2 p.m. at RJHS. Call 857-0031 for more information. Symphony Guild to host fundraiser The “Talk of the Town Tables” fundraiser will once again be hosted by The Russellville Sym...

News Briefs (Jan. 25, 2013)McDonald to speak at Chamber meeting The Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce announces Hugh McDonald, president and CEO of Entergy Arkansas, as the keynote speaker at the Chamber’s annual meeting. The luncheon, sponsored by Liberty Bank of Arkansas, Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center, Suddenlink and Taber Extrusions, will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 29 at the Boys and Girls Club, located at 600 E. 16th St. in Russellville. Tickets are $35 per...

Church Briefs (Jan. 25, 2013)Delaware First Baptist Church hosts concert Delaware First Baptist Church will be hosting a concert led by Lucas Hitch and Medic on Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. The music performed will be contemporary Christian. This concert will be held for the youth of the River Valley, but everyone is invited to attend. If you have any questions call Mike Hopkins, (479) 747-3260. Pine Ridge Freewill Baptist Church cancels singing Pine Ridge Freewill Baptist C...

News Briefs (Jan. 23, 2013)Notice of meeting There will be a joint meeting of the WIA Performance Committee and Youth Council at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, at Smokin in Style BBQ, 2278 Albert Pike, Hot Springs. Old-time jamboree set for Thursday The American Legion will host the old-time jamboree at 6 p.m. Thursday at the American Legion Hall, 215 N. Denver, Russellville. Featured singers will be Bobby Hughes and Big Sandy Creek. All singers are welcome to join the jamboree. ...

News Briefs (Jan. 22, 2013)Audubon Society meeting set The Arkansas River Vally Audubon Society will meet for the first time in 2013 on Jan. 28, 7 p.m. at the Faulkner County Library. The speaker will be Maureen McClung a professor at Hendrix College in the Biology Dept. Her subject will be “Response of breeding birds to forest disturbance in the Ozarks” Visitors are welcome to come to this meeting and enjoy the program. Refreshments will be served. For directions or qu...